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Materials Specialist, Senior I

Bedford, MA

Why Join Us?
 
Be a hero for our rare disease patients
 
At Ultragenyx, we fundamentally believe that taking real impactful action to care for the needs of patients and our people is always the right thing to do. To achieve this goal, our vision is to lead the future of rare disease medicine. For us, this means going where other biopharma companies won’t go – challenging the status quo and creating a new model that advances our field so more patients and caregivers can benefit from life-changing treatments. We do this by following the science, applying a novel rapid development approach, making innovative medicines at fair and reasonable prices, and creating a collaborative ecosystem to reach patients in ways that are most meaningful for them. 
 
Our commitment and care for patients extends to our people, so culture is an essential cornerstone for Ultragenyx. We remain continuously focused on creating a supportive and inclusive environment of profound learning and growth – so employees can thrive in all areas of their lives, in and outside of work. Ultimately, we want to be an organization where we would be proud for our family, friends and children to work.
 
If you want to have a meaningful impact, do the best work of your career, and grow a lot, both professionally and personally, come join our team.

Position Summary:

ultradedicated – Your biggest challenges yield rare possibilities

The Ultragenyx Gene Therapy team is headquartered in Cambridge and this position will be located within our state of the art GMP Manufacturing facility in Bedford, MA. We are looking for exceptional individuals who share our passion for developing novel therapies to treat rare diseases and advancing the field of gene therapy.

Ultragenyx has multiple Gene Therapy programs in development, a robust pipeline, and we are building a state of the art GMP manufacturing facility in Bedford, MA. Join our team!

In this position, you will be responsible for performing and document daily warehouse operations in a cGMP environment.  Have a high level of detail, good documentation practices, ability to follow procedures as written. Through cross training and flexible workforce become a subject matter expert in one or more functions within the materials management department.  These areas may include, but are not limited to Shipping and Receiving, GMP Raw Materials, Inventory Control, and Cell Bank Storage.   

Work Model:

Core Lab & Ops: This role typically requires that the majority of the work be conducted on-site and thus will be subject to certain on-site safety protocols during the pandemic.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Performing daily GMP material receipts according to SOPS/WI and Materials Specifications.
  • Prepare, Pack and Ship Cold Chain samples and materials.
  • Must be proficient in the use of the inventory management system (ERP) and execute real time transactions such as material transfers, PO receipts and cycle counting.
  • Perform material picking, kitting and transfer into production utilizing aseptic techniques.
  • Participate in an on-call rotation for emergency material requests and critical     equipment alarm response.
  • Ability to safely operate all motorized equipment including forklift truck, electric pallet jacks, lifts, and company vehicles.
  • Always use PPE, when necessary, ensure proper safety practices are in use, and identify any safety risks.

Requirements:

  • 2-5 Years of industry experience with a minimum of HS Diploma.
  • Ability to operate forklift.
  • Experienced in ERP transactions regarding cGMP raw materials, inventory control and reporting.
  • GMP experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Ability to use a computer and knowledge of some Microsoft Office products (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Stand for extended periods of time with periodic stooping / bending / kneeling.
  • Able to lift, push, pull up to 50lbs
  • Climb ladders and stairs of various heights.
  • Work in a controlled environment requiring GxP gowning and wear protective clothing over the head, face, hands, feet, and body. This requires the ability to change clothes into appropriate gowning and personal protective equipment.
  • Working in temperature-controlled environments (cold rooms). #LI-CK1 #LI-Onsite
 
Full Time employees across the globe enjoy a range of benefits, including, but not limited to:
 
·         Generous vacation time and public holidays observed by the company
·         Volunteer days
·         Long term incentive and Employee stock purchase plans or equivalent offerings
·         Employee wellbeing benefits
·         Fitness reimbursement
·         Tuition sponsoring
·         Professional development plans
 
* Benefits vary by region and country

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, disability, marital and veteran status, and any other status or classification protected by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws. Reasonable accommodation will be provided for all protected statuses or classifications protected by applicable law, including individuals with disabilities, disabled veterans, for pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, and based on sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants can request an accommodation prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, you may contact Talent Acquisition by emailing us at talentacquisition@ultragenyx.com.

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